Esco Croswell was a male model from Brooklyn who had worked for brands like Rocawear and Sean John. He was also an aspiring actor who had appeared in some independent films. He had a newborn son and a girlfriend, and was described by his friends as a humble and kind person. But his life was cut short in a tragic and mysterious way. His remains were found in a wooded area of Edison, New Jersey, in September 2010, but his cause of death is still unknown. What happened to Esco Croswell? Who killed him and why? These are the questions that haunt his family and fans to this day.
The Discovery of the Body
According to New York Daily News, Esco Croswell was reported missing on September 17, 2010, four days after he was last seen. His car was found burned up in Brooklyn several weeks later. On September 23, 2010, a man walking near the Oakwood Plaza shopping center in Edison found the body of Esco Croswell, 30, off a leafy street around 2:15 p.m. He was wearing a Louis Vuitton belt and Jet Lag cargo pants. It was not clear how long he had been dead when he was discovered. Middlesex County prosecutors said that the cause of death was still being investigated by local authorities. They did not comment on a possible motive or how he was killed.
The Arrest of the Cousin
In April 2012, more than a year and a half after the body was found, police arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Esco Croswell. He was identified as Tyron Byrd, 28, of Philadelphia, who was also Esco Croswell’s cousin. Byrd was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree desecration of human remains, and third-degree hindering apprehension. He was held on $3 million bail. According to ABC News, prosecutors did not reveal any details about the evidence that led them to Byrd, or the relationship between him and Esco Croswell. They also did not disclose the cause of death or the manner of death of Esco Croswell. It was believed that he died a few weeks before his remains were found in Edison.
The Outcome of the Case
The case of Esco Croswell’s murder has not been resolved yet. According to the New Jersey Courts website, Tyron Byrd’s trial is still pending as of November 2023. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. His lawyer has claimed that he is innocent and that the prosecution has no physical evidence linking him to the crime. The family and friends of Esco Croswell are still waiting for justice and closure. They hope that the truth will come out and that the killer will be punished. They also want to know why Esco Croswell was killed and what he suffered. They remember him as a loving father, a loyal friend, and a talented model. They miss him dearly and hope that his soul rests in peace.
